Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessel and Cryogenic Piping

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401k with company match

Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time

Paid Parental leave

Backup Child and Adult Care

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Products in Allentown, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the SPS - Mechanical and Machinery Engineering Team, supporting Bid and Project Development, Project Execution, and Product Development. You will review equipment specs, develop piping/class material specs, and ensure compliance with ASME codes, while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and Vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience, travel around 10%, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping, valve selection, and ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 Piping Codes is required.
• Experience supporting Operations, Maintenance and Plant equipment.
• Ability to review vendor documents and develop equipment specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Prism Hydrogen Generators (PHG), O2 VSA, N2 PSA, HPN, and H2 PSA product lines.
• Develop piping class material specifications and inline components.
• Review customer requirements and modify product design as needed.
• Create vendor document lists and review vendor documentation.
• Ensure piping and vessel designs comply with ASME and International Codes.
• Use Compress Software to verify vendor vessel design.
• Conduct mechanical reviews of P&ID diagrams and select piping material specs.
• Support operations and maintenance on equipment issues and upgrades.
• Assist startup, commissioning, and shop checkout of plant equipment, on-site or remotely.

Skills

Pressure vessels & piping knowledge

ASME Section VIII knowledge

ASME B31.3 Piping Codes

Operations support experience

Vendor document review

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Compress Software

Job description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What's Possible We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, PA. You will be a member of our Standard Plants Solutions (SPS) - Mechanical and Machinery Engineering Team and perform work supporting Bid and Project Development, Project Execution, and Product Development.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products)
• Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping, valve selection, and ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 Piping Codes.
• Experience supporting Operations, Maintenance and Plant equipment.
• Experience developing equipment specifications, equipment purchasing requisitions and vendor document review.
• Excellent organizational, time management, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Support of Prism Hydrogen Generators (PHG), O2 Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA), N2 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA), Cryogenic Nitrogen Generators (HPN), and H2 PSA Product Lines.
• Piping Class Material Specification development and specification of in-line components such as manual valves, relief valves, strainers, silencers, and piping insulation.
• Review Customer requirements and modify product design as required.
• Create vendor document requirement lists and review vendor documentation for specified components.
• Review Air Products piping and vessel design for compliance with ASME and International Codes (ASME BPV, Section VIII; ASME B31.3).
• Use Compress Software to verify vendor vessel design.
• Mechanical review of Piping and Instrumentation diagrams and selecting appropriate piping material specifications.
• Support Operations and Maintenance, as required, on operating issues, repairs, and/or modifications to existing equipment and plants.
• Participate in or support startup and commissioning and shop checkout of plant equipment, including on-site or remote support, development of checkout procedures, and follow-up on punch list items.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience is required.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping, valve selection, and ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 Piping Codes are required.
• Expected travel, approximately 10%, is based on business needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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Air Products is in every corner of the globe. Our team has over 21,000 people in over 50 countries, and we are one of the world's leading industrial gas companies. We can offer opportunities like no other - and as we grow, so can you.